The most important thing has always been security for my Wife and daughter.

Apologies......BP doesn't let you attach a  file for review and it reformats excel cut and pastes.  

I’m looking for an Accountant to design a tax strategy for me and manage my income tax filings during tax season every year.

Building permits will not be issued for the establishment of accessory dwelling unit or its occupancy prior to the applicant's submittal of evidence that a deed restriction, which sets forth the occupancy limitations prescribed by the ordinance , has been filed with the county recorder.

Is it possible to get short term private money/hard money financing to pay the owner of the house in cash and then secure the FHA loan within a month to pay off the hard money/private lender?

The easiest and most secure way to do this for you would be for you to buy the house subject to the existing loans.

I need to file a case at small claim court. 

If your goal is security and a retirement asset, then I’d consider leaving it as it is (if you can weather the coming Capex and any breaks in cash flow). 

You have the amazing advantage of knowing which streets in your neighborhood are able to secure long term tenants.

Some of the local municipalities here will contact a taxpayer with a letter essentially stating you filed a Schedule C, but you don't have a business license - explain this to us.I don't know that California does the same, but the opportunity is there for them.Best of Luck with Your Real Estate Investments!